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Chimú-Lambayeque

Seabird effigy bottle

Chimú-Lambayeque, 900

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Chimú-Lambayeque

Seabird effigy bottle

Chimú-Lambayeque, 900

Physical Qualities Earthenware, reduced black, 7 3/8 × 6 3/8 × 3 15/16 in. (18.7 × 16.2 × 10 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Phyllis K. and A. Harvey Schreter, Baltimore
Object Number 1999.633
Sea and land birds are the frequent subject of Chimú art and architecture. Ducks, cormorants, parrots, tanager, and other species appear in wood, gold, stone, and ceramic. This example in ceramic shows a flamingo with extended neck.

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